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  • Russian-Malaysian JV Fails Offshore Cuba. Better Luck for Venezuelans?

    7 August 2012

    Cuba’s state oil company, Cubapetróleo (Cupet) informed the communist country’s media that Catoche 1X well drilling offshore Cuba has been unsuccessful. The well drilled by a consortium consisting of Malaysia’s Petronas and Russia’s Gazprom has indeed encountered oil but, according to Reuters, the discovery was made in a geological formation so tightly compacted that oil […]

  • PHOTO: Keel Laying Ceremony of New IHC Easydredge for Cuba

    13 March 2018
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology, Vessels

    Royal IHC yesterday held a keel-laying ceremony for the Easydredge 3.700m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) that is being built for Tecnoimport and Empresa Constructora de Obras Maritimas from Havana, Cuba. The new vessel is the largest in the series of standardized Easydredge® twin-screw TSHDs, designed and built by IHC. In addition to the standard […]

  • Cuba to allow foreign offshore drilling

    10 May 2006

    The Cuban government is seeking to sign a contract with three oil companies in Norway, Spain and India to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico. The deal will be between Norway’s Norsk Hydro, Spain’s Respol YPF and India’s ONGC Videsh, Ltd., NRK Web site reported. Drilling is unlikely to begin before 2008 because […]

  • Two Cruise Firms Get Approval to Sail to Cuba

    8 December 2016
    Business & Finance

    The Cuban government has granted its approval to two cruise line majors, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Royal Caribbean Cruises, to begin cruises to Cuba. Namely, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said that it will start sending its cruise ships in March 2017 as all three of its brands, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent […]

  • US Gives Green Light to Ferry Service to Cuba

    6 May 2015
    Business & Finance

    A ferry service is about to be established between the United States and Cuba as the two countries work to foster bilateral relations after 54 years. The first licences to ferry operators have already been approved by the United States Treasury Department. Four companies have emerged as potential operators of the ferry service from Florida to […]

  • Plan for Tarara Expansion Unveiled (Cuba)

    15 November 2010

    Amsterdam-based Romar Finance said it plans to expand the marina at Tarará, a gated luxury community in East Havana. The company’s … (ibinews) [mappress] Source: ibinews, November 16, 2010;

  • BGP working on 2D survey off Cuba

    23 November 2016

    Geophysical services company BGP Marine announced last week the beginning of a 2D multi-client survey, offshore Cuba, after signing a 2D multi-client contract with Cuba-Petroleo Company (CUPET). The project comprises 25,000 km of 2D long-offset, high resolution, broadband seismic and gravity data. The survey specifically targets the Cuba Economic Zone of the Gulf of Mexico […]

  • MSC sued over (un)lawful Cuba dealings

    30 September 2021
    Authorities & Government, Business Developments & Projects, Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Vessels

    Swiss container shipping major Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has become the latest carrier targeted by the Blanco Rosell Siblings over “illicit” business dealings in Cuba.

  • Petronas, PDVSA Searching for Oil Offshore Cuba

    7 June 2012

    Cuba’s state oil company, Cubapetróleo (Cupet) sent a statement to the country’s media saying that a company from Malaysia, a subsidiary of Petronas, had started drilling operations at the Catoche 1X well offshore Cuba. The Malaysian company is using the Scarabeo 9, a 6th generation semi-submersible drilling rig, for the operation. The Catoche 1X well […]

  • Preparation for Casasa Port Development Underway (Cuba)

    2 July 2012

    According to Prensa Latina, the Casasa Port is undergoing a renovation to improve conditions and support the development of the Jardines del Rey tourist destination. Osmin de la Paz, Director of Investment and Maintenance of the Fuel Trading Company in Ciego de Avila, said that work is being done to mark the dredging area and […]

  • BGP Begins Seismic Shoot Offshore Cuba

    23 November 2016
    Operations & Maintenance

    BGP Marine has started the acquisition of a 2D multi-client survey offshore Cuba, following the signing of a contract with Cuba-Petroleo Company (CUPET). The project comprises 25,000 km of 2D long-offset, high resolution, broadband seismic and gravity data. The survey specifically targets the Cuba Economic Zone of the Gulf of Mexico areas, BGP noted. According […]

  • Crowley’s First Ocean Class Tugboat Performs Inaugural Job in Cuba

    1 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    The first of four Crowley Maritime Corporation ocean class tugboats, Ocean Wave, completed its inaugural project earlier this month by removing a grounded containership from the northern coast of Cuba. The job is additionally significant because it utilized many of Crowley’s unique capabilities, equipment and established relationships with Cuban entities and government to complete the […]

  • Venezuela’s PDVSA to search for oil off Cuba

    2 May 2005

    Venezuelan state oil giant PDVSA will prospect for, pump and refine oil from Cuba’s Gulf of Mexico economic zones, the company has announced. Spain’s Repsol-YPF, PDVSA and many of its rivals are looking for new oil fields around Cuba, one of the most under-exploited areas in the world. If they were to make a major […]

  • Ethics vs. sustainability – Where will Cuba accusations lead CMA CGM business?

    11 August 2021
    Authorities & Government, Business Developments & Projects, Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Vessels

    French container shipping major CMA CGM is facing formal accusations in the USA for what was described as “illegal” dealings with Cuba.

  • Drewry: Cuba’s Mariel Terminal Could Become Caribbean Transhipment Hub

    1 June 2015
    Business & Finance

    The new Mariel container terminal in Cuba stands to benefit from thawing relations with the US that could help realise the country’s potential as a regional transhipment hub, according to the UK-based shipping consultant Drewry. Cuba trades with other countries than the US so Mariel’s future is not completely dependent on the ending of the […]

  • Repsol to Begin Drilling Offshore Cuba in November

    29 July 2011

    Spanish oil major Repsol YPF will begin drilling off the coast of Cuba in November, the company’s COO Miguel Martínez announced… (Business News Americas) [mappress] Source: Business News Americas, July 29, 2011;  

  • Carnival Cruise Line Gets Nod for Cuban Sailings

    14 February 2017
    Business & Finance

    Miami-based cruise company Carnival Corporation & plc has received an approval from Cuba for its Carnival Cruise Line brand to begin sailing to the country starting in June 2017. In an effort to meet strong demand from US travelers to visit Cuba, Carnival Cruise Line is set to launch a full series of sailings in […]

  • Songa Mercur Rig Leaving Cuba for Vietnam

    22 April 2013

    Cyprus’ based offshore drilling contractor Songa Offshore has signed a contract with eniVietnam for the use of Songa Mercur for one firm well offshore Vietnam. The contract will begin in direct continuation of the rig’s current commitment and subsequent demobilization from Zarubezhneft (Cuba). The contract also includes one option well, and this option will have […]

  • Carnival Victory Crewmember Falls Overboard off Cuba

    5 July 2019
    Business & Finance

    The incident occurred on July 4 while the vessel was some 30 miles northwest of Cuba.

  • Carnival’s Fathom Completes Its 1st Voyage to Dominican Republic

    27 April 2016
    Business & Finance

    Carnival Corporation’s newest brand Fathom returned from its inaugural voyage to the Dominican Republic on April 24.  Fathom began sailing Amber Cove, a new port located in the Puerto Plata region and the company’s first social impact destination. “While we celebrated and introduced the unique Fathom experience to our guests last week, we are looking […]

  • Cuba: Preparation for Casasa Port Dredging Underway

    2 July 2012

    According to Prensa Latina, the Casasa Port is undergoing a renovation to improve conditions and support the development of the Jardines del Rey tourist destination. Osmin de la Paz, Director of Investment and Maintenance of the Fuel Trading Company in Ciego de Avila, said that work is being done to mark the dredging area and […]

  • U.S. Legislators Want Repsol to Leave Cuba

    29 September 2011

    Thirty-four U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday asked the Spanish oil company Repsol to keep out of Cuban waters, saying the firm’s pending offshore… By Erika Bolstad (Miami Herald) [mappress] Source: Miami Herald, September 29, 2011;

  • US Embargo Hampers Cuba’s Quest for Offshore Oil

    25 October 2011

    Cuba is blaming the 49-year-old U.S. economic embargo for delaying the start of oil exploration efforts in the Communist-ruled island’s terr… Source: Latin American Herald Tribune [mappress] Source:laht , October 25, 2011;

  • Repsol to Begin Drilling Offshore Cuba in November

    29 July 2011

    Spanish oil major Repsol YPF will begin drilling off the coast of Cuba in November, the company’s COO Miguel Martínez announced in a … By James Fowler (Business News Americas) [mappress] Source: Business News Americas, July 29, 2011;

  • Crowley’s New Ocean Wave Tugboat Completes Inaugural Project, Cuba

    1 November 2012

    The first of four Crowley Maritime Corporation ocean class tugboats, Ocean Wave, completed its inaugural project earlier this month by removing a grounded containership from the northern coast of Cuba. The job is additionally significant because it utilized many of Crowley’s unique capabilities, equipment and established relationships with Cuban entities and government to complete the […]